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Indeed, how much do they want? Let them give you a number. I've paid problem tenants who were actually paying rent (sort of) to move. I was nice as pie about it. Said I might be able to come up a few bucks to help them find another place. They were out in a matter of days. It's so much cheaper, cleaner, faster than the legal route. If you can pay to get rid of these bums, do it.
You are correct, the cops won't do anything with this sort of situation because it is a civil issue, not criminal, in the eye of the law. You have to go through the courts, and it can cost thousands. I would definitely require the seller to pay for that.
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Then how come the sheriff shows up when it's time to evict your tenant? That's also civil, not criminal.
I recently purchased a house with my family. My father went to the house the next day to find 2 guys living in the basement. The seller had told us that the house is vacant. After speaking to the 2 guys, they have been there since 2014, even showed us Optimum bills (we didn't identify if they were the actual person on the id). They said they will leave if we "pay them". Btw, the house is very run down, it needs gut renovation. After doing some online research, we find that getting rid of these squatters are harder than we thought. Our attorney said this is the previous sellers responsibility but I don't trust his decisions will be the best for my family. Any advices will be greatly appreciated.
....."the house is very run down. It needs gut renovation "......
If it is in as bad a shape as you say, have the city condemn the house.
Then you can start demolition and be doing the city a favor.
Then how come the sheriff shows up when it's time to evict your tenant? That's also civil, not criminal.
It is pursuant to a Court Order and the Landlord pays for their time...
I will always attempt negotiation in good faith being pragmatic... it is simply the result of doing business in a strong rent control and pro tenant area.
Property owners tend to forget just how much damage disgruntled people can do in a short time...
Unless you are prepared to never leave the home vacant... and I have moved into rentals between tenancy it is best to have leave not holding a grudge.
This doesn't mean coddling... it means showing them how it is in their interest to do so...
I've evicted people and have them thank me after... they thanked me because I want them to have all their belongings and will do whatever I can to help with that... the last thing I want is for after hour break ins, storage and lien sales...
Had a similar situation except the seller really could not have known much... the 88 year old heir lived on the East Coast and the property is in Berkeley with strict rent control, etc...
My friend though someone was there but never saw anyone...
So the buyer ordered a dumpster and help to toss everything and find a squatter calls the police... said he was the caretaker and the deceased let him stay there... even had a handwritten note.
The short story is he was very worried about his possessions... we paid for one months storage and $500 and he was gone... actually the lawyer drafted the notarized letter for the $500
The alternative would have been costly and taken months...
You need to decide if you can strike a bargain or go the legal route...
In my case I say you are going... you can have an eviction on your record or I will give the you lawyer retainer fee if you leave... almost always they take the money... only once did the person wait to be forcibly evicted and then wanted the money the day the Sheriff was to show.
Thank you, that was some helpful insight. I do agree that we should bargain using the eviction record or lawyer fee method. This way it saves everyone the headache. Right now, the previous owner is working on paying these guys off. But the previous owner is about 70 years old so I worry that he might make another mistake. I suggested to him to have an agreement letter between them (so they can't come back later for more trouble).
Anyways, still waiting on the result, I hope to post better news soon.
Thank you!
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